Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 12 at 6:59PM EDT until June 12 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 3:59pm
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 659 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Reston, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...A wind gust of 67 mph was observed at Dulles International
Airport at 653 mph.
IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to
fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage
homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed
trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured
light objects may become projectiles.
Locations impacted include...
Centreville, Reston, Annandale, South Riding, Herndon, Fairfax,
Vienna, Falls Church, Mantua, Pimmit Hills, Dulles International
Airport, Mclean, Burke, Oakton, Sterling, Chantilly, Tysons Corner,
Wolf Trap, Merrifield, and I66 and I495 Interchange.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Arlington, VA; Fairfax, VA; Loudoun, VA; Prince William, VA; City of Fairfax, VA; City of Falls Church, VA; City of Manassas Park, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: